Old Brownsville RD over E Fork Whitewater River
FairPosted for loadUnion County, Indiana · 00.03 W of 1st Street · Structure no. 8100009
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Brownsville RD over E Fork Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Brownsville RD over E Fork Whitewater River in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Brownsville RD over E Fork Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Brownsville RD over E Fork Whitewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Old Brownsville RD over E Fork Whitewater River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Brownsville RD over E Fork Whitewater River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Brownsville RD over E Fork Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.